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Free Speech:Libertarians advocate absolute free speech, and believe that the state has no right to restrict it at all. Libertarians are against "Hate Speech" laws, or any laws that legislate "politically correct" forms of speech.
Economics:We believe in a lassiez faire type of capitalist system, in which regulations are minimal at most in order to create a more efficient Aurentine economy. We also believe that taxes should be kept as low as possible or eliminated.
Education:We believe the free market should play a role in the education system, which would allow for greater quality, accountability, efficiency, and more diverse in choice. Parents should have control of and the responsibility for all the funds expended for their children's education and pick the education they deem best for their children.
Healthcare:We believe individuals have the right to choose any health insurance along with their care provider, medicine and treatment they use, and other aspects of their medical care, but also recognize that an individual has the right not to purchase health insurance. We also believe the free market should play a role to insure competition to lower rates as government hinders competition.
Drugs:The Libertarian Party of Aurentina supports most forms of drug decriminalization and legalization.
Energy:Libertarians believe in an "all of the above" energy policy. We recognize the need to further develop renewable energy technologies; however, at the same time, we feel that it would it would be a waste to let the world's vast remaining fossil fuel reserves to go unused. We support the increased use of nuclear energy and natural gas. We do not, however, support state-run or subsidized energy systems.
Environment:Libertarians acknowledge protection of the environment as a worthy goal, but we believe that the environmental movement has gone too far. We are uncompromisingly opposed to any "cap and trade" program. We support a removal of the various environmental obstacles to new development that have slowed growth in recent years. We support the continued existence of a national park system, but believe that many parks should privatized through sale of parklands to private owners who pledge to sustainably use the land.
Property Rights:We believe property rights are entitled to the same protection as all other human rights. We believe that owners of property have the right to control, use, dispose of, or in any manner to enjoy their property without interference. We are oppose to eminent domain, whether by the government or private.
Justice:We believe that justice system should treat everyone equally. We support habeas corpus as everyone is innocent until proven guilty. We are oppose to ex-post facto laws and guilt by association. We also believe judges should be held more accountable and less use of arbitrary with tort reform.
Welfare:The Libertarian Party believes that the current welfare state is completely unnecessary for the Aurentine people and that it would be better for both the people and the economy if it were significantly reduced in size or eliminated.
Abortion:We acknowledge that abortion is a personal choice that should be left to the moral decision of the mother and not the government. We oppose public funding of abortion clinics.
Guns:We are opposed to gun control, which prevents law-abiding citizens from obtaining weapons as oppose to criminals who can obtain them easily. We support Stand Your Ground laws and concealed carry laws.
Marriage:Libertarians are supportive of all human rights. We do not support government involvement in marriage.
Defense:Libertarians oppose public intervention, particularly in hot spots such as the middle east, unless there is any immediate threat to do so. We support keeping a small well rounded military for defense.
Privacy:We are against mass public state surveillance and national DNA databases of our citizens.[/quote]